Davido’s logistics manager, Israel Afeare, known as Israel DMW, shared a past experience on his birthday.
He recalled an incident from 2001 when he and three others were kidnapped while travelling from Lagos to Ibadan.
According to Israel, they were abducted and taken to a dense forest after they boarded a vehicle.
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Isreal DMW kidnapping experience
Fortunately, he was the only one released, and the kidnappers gave him N200 along with the 40 naira he had for transportation. They let him go, saying he was a “bad market.”
In essence, Israel survived a kidnapping ordeal in 2001 and thanked God for his escape.
He wrote, “Four of us were kidnapped for rituals in 2001, on our way from Lagos to Ibadan, after entering a vehicle.
“They took us to a very thick forest. I was the only one allowed to go, saying I was a very bad market. They gave me N200 to add to the already 40 naira with me for transportation. I just give glory to God Almighty.”
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Isreal DMW addresses rumors of marriage troubles
Isreal DMW has denied rumors about his marriage with Sheila David falling apart. These rumors circulated after an Instagram blogger claimed that their marriage had collapsed due to allegations of domestic violence.
The blog also suggested that Sheila was previously in a romantic relationship with someone else before her father introduced her to Isreal DMW, who was attracted to her due to his wealth and connections with Davido.
The report further claimed that Sheila’s father played a role in their marriage, but issues with Isreal DMW’s true identity arose a few months after they wed.